Rachel & Friends 5k
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 8:15AM EDT
- Location Washington Township, Ohio
- Price Free - $33.05
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Rachel & Friends 5k, taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Washington Township, Montgomery. This uplifting event celebrates and empowers individuals with developmental disabilities, showcasing the beauty in diversity within our community. Participants can choose between two race distances: a 5k or a 1-mile fun run, perfect for runners of all levels.
Before the main races, kids can join the free fun run, where every child will receive a ribbon for their effort! Remember to register online by October 1, 2025, to guarantee your event shirt, and in-person registration will be available starting at 8:00 AM on race day. Donβt miss the chance to win exciting awards, including $100 gift cards for the top male and female runners, and accolades for age category winners. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit that you wonβt want to miss!
Before the main races, kids can join the free fun run, where every child will receive a ribbon for their effort! Remember to register online by October 1, 2025, to guarantee your event shirt, and in-person registration will be available starting at 8:00 AM on race day. Donβt miss the chance to win exciting awards, including $100 gift cards for the top male and female runners, and accolades for age category winners. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit that you wonβt want to miss!
Organiser's Description
Rachel & Friends is a non-profit organization that works with adults with developmental disabilities. In addition to day programming, we work with individuals in the community that also have developmental challenges. The purpose of this race is to empower the community to see the amazing individuals around us with Down Syndrome, Autism or other challenges and embrace the beauty in all of us. The event offers two race distances, 5k or 1 mile. Choose whatever is best for you! There is also a free fun run for the kids before the start of the 5k and 1-Mile races. All kids will receive a ribbon when they finish the fun run.
Please note: The online registration deadline, to receive a shirt at the 5k is October 1, 2025. Those who register online, or in person, after this deadline, may not receive a shirt at the 5k. In-person registration will be available on the day of the event at 8:00am.
Packet Pick up will occur on October 17, 2025 from 3p-7p at 1700 Lyons Road, Suite A2A New You Total Wellness.
Awards will be handed out per age category at the end of the race and $100 gift card will be handed out to the overall male and female runners.
1st Place Male - $100 Gift Card
1st Place Female - $100 Gift Card
Awards for the Top Male/Female per age group (0-11, 12-18, 19-39, 40-59, 60 and up)
Please note: The online registration deadline, to receive a shirt at the 5k is October 1, 2025. Those who register online, or in person, after this deadline, may not receive a shirt at the 5k. In-person registration will be available on the day of the event at 8:00am.
Packet Pick up will occur on October 17, 2025 from 3p-7p at 1700 Lyons Road, Suite A2A New You Total Wellness.
Awards will be handed out per age category at the end of the race and $100 gift card will be handed out to the overall male and female runners.
1st Place Male - $100 Gift Card
1st Place Female - $100 Gift Card
Awards for the Top Male/Female per age group (0-11, 12-18, 19-39, 40-59, 60 and up)
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt (Guaranteed With Entries Thru Oct 1)
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$33.05
-
1-Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt (Guaranteed With Entries Thru Oct 1)
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$33.05
The one mile event will follow the same first half mile, then turn around and return to the start finish. -
Fun Run
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
Free
Rachel & Friends 5k